Product Profile of Wooden Polished Esraj
Wooden Polished Esraj is mostly used as an accompanying instrument in a somewhat wider variety of musical styles. The Esraj can be rested between the knees while the player kneels, or more commonly rested on the knee of the player while sitting, or also on the floor just in front of the player, with the neck leaning on the left shoulder. The Esraj is the accompanying instrument of choice for Rabindra Sangeet singing. Wooden Polished Esraj is played with a bow, with the other hand moving along the strings above the frets.
Key Features of Wooden Polished Esraj
- Used in a somewhat wider variety of musical styles than is the dilruba.
- Can be rested between the knees while the player kneels, or more commonly rested on the knee of the player while sitting, or also on the floor just in front of the player.
- It is played with a bow, with the other hand moving along the strings above the frets.
- The player may slide the note up or down to achieve the portamento or meend, characteristic of music.
- It is the accompanying instrument of choice for Rabindra Sangeet singing.
